Good friends are one of the greatest sources of happiness and freedom A life without friends is unimaginable. It would be dull and lonely. Where we each have to take responsibility for our own life – the friendship of others can support, help and nourish us through life. After family relations, friends are the most important connections we form, it’s … Read more →

What makes your spirit soar? What brings you energy? What are your sources of inspiration? What in your life fills you with awe and wonder, grounding you in the knowledge that you are a part of something much bigger. Experiences which take us beyond the confines of daily life are vital for our wellbeing. They give us … Read more →

How to simplify your life to achieve greater fulfillment Less is more – a saying, like all sayings, that holds an important grain of truth. In fact, I’ve just experienced its meaning during a wonderful two week retreat in the Scottish Highlands, away from it all – a full and busy life in London – … Read more →

Tips to get you through those though moments Over the years, I’ve come to realise that no matter what clients come to me with – stress, feeling stuck, lack of direction or control over life, low confidence or unhappiness at work – the underlying cause of their unease stems the from a harsh, self-critical inner … Read more →

Get 2017 off to the start you want Some years ago, I read a great analogy that I often use to help people understand life coaching. It compared coaching to architecture – you are at a point in your life where you are ready to move forward and a coach draws from your wisdom and … Read more →

Listening vs waiting to speak When was the last time you felt genuinely listened to by a friend, spouse, partner, colleague or line-manger…? When was the last time you genuinely listened to someone? The simple act of listening Genuine listening happens when we are fully present for another person. When we are not distracted and … Read more →

We need to know how to do both In my August blog I talked about why self-compassion – becoming one’s own best friend – is so crucial for our mental and emotional wellbeing. A vital part of practicing self-compassion is giving and receiving, both crucial life skills for our wellbeing and personal development. When we … Read more →

Self-compassion – a road to greater resilience? Do you struggle to say ‘no’ sometimes, worried what others may think of you? Do you find you often take someone’s disappointment so personally that it feels like they’re rejecting you, that they no longer like you? Do you then beat yourself up about the situation? Consider this for a moment. … Read more →

Meeting our fears with compassion Fear is a constant companion for so many of us. Fear of the unknown, fear of taking a risk, fear of conflict, fear of failure, fear of our own potential, fear of change. Fear in itself is not a bad thing. The innate intention of fear is always positive, helping … Read more →

“A good walk puts things right.” I can’t agree more! Following a day out in nature I feel much more in tune with myself. I have a clearer perspective on things, I feel more spacious inside and so often I have new ideas for work or for things that I’d like to try out, explore … Read more →